Pacific Energy ALT5 INSERT Installation And Operating Instrictions

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    180314-24 alt5.Cpinsb 5055.2031 model: alt5 insert series: d product code: alt5.Cpinsbka alt5.Cpinsbna alderlea t5 classic insert important: these instructions are to remain with the homeowner save these instructions installation and operating instructions tested and listed to ulc s628 / ul 1482 mee...

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    2 alt5.Cpinsb 180314-24 contents safety ................................................................................................. 3 clearances ......................................................................................... 3 masonry or factory built fireplace .........................

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    6.5" 16" 20.5" 2" $gmdfhqw :doo 3 alt5.Cpinsb 180314-24 safety please read this entire manual before installation and use of this wood burning insert. Failure to follow these instructions could result in property damage, bodily injury or even death. We strongly recommend that smoke detectors be inst...

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    4 alt5.Cpinsb 180314-24 maintenance checks check the following parts for damage such as cracks, excessive corrosion, burned out sections and excessive warping: (see website for descriptions and more detail) weekly: - firebrick - visual, for cracking. - door gasket - sagging, placement, damage. Month...

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    5 alt5.Cpinsb 180314-24 16” non-combustible fi replace hearth 24 1/2” 21” 18” 8” 8” fireplace hearth requirements: (measured without the insert) the non-combustible fi replace hearth must be raised 2” above an adjacent combustible fl oor and extend 16” in front and 8” beyond each side of the existin...

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    6 alt5.Cpinsb 180314-24 29 3/8" 42 1/2" 30 3/8" 42 1/2" 33 1/8" 34 1/8" 9 1/2" 33 5/8" 23 7/8" 10 5/8" 17 5/8" 20 7/8" 17 5/8" 28 3/8" 21 1/2" with regular surround with oversized surround alt5 insert & alt5 classic insert dimensions.

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    7 alt5.Cpinsb 180314-24 installation your insert is designed to be installed into a masonry or factory-built, zero-clearance wood burning fi replace. The masonry fi replace must be built according to the requirements of the standard of chimneys, fireplaces, vents and solid fuel burning appliances, n...

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    8 alt5.Cpinsb 180314-24 full flue liner (required in canada) fig #2 this fi replace insert must be installed with a continuous liner of 6” diameter extending from the fi replace insert to the top of the chimney. The chimney liner must conform to the class 3 requirements of can/ulc-s635, standard for...

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    9 alt5.Cpinsb 180314-24 o/a cover screw o/a cover fig. # 5 fig. # 6 fig. # 7 combustion air consult local building codes regarding combustion air supply. Intake or combustion air can be supplied to the insert in one of two ways: 1) outside air (o/a) supply: remove cover from ash clean out in existin...

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    10 alt5.Cpinsb 180314-24 surround assembly and installation 1) remove crate and all plastic packaging. 2) remove top(a) and shields(b). (fig. #8) 3) remove surround top and sides from packaging. 4) remove the surround brackets from the stove(fig. #9) and attach to the surround sides as shown in fig....

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    11 alt5.Cpinsb 180314-24 fan removal/installation 1) remove decorative top and both fan shields as specifi ed in “fan speed control relocation” section on page 11. 2) disconnect fan wires as shown in fig #16 from appropriate fan that is being replaced. Remove thermal switch if needed. (fig #17) 3) r...

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    12 alt5.Cpinsb 180314-24 4) loosen the two bolts that secure the ash lip to the fi rebox (fig #22), carefully lift up the ash lip and remove from the fi rebox. 5) loosen the screws on the wire support tabs and turn to remove the wires (fig #23). 6) remove the two screws securing the speed controls a...

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    13 alt5.Cpinsb 180314-24 9) reconnect the wires to the fans (fig.28) and re-attach thermal snap switch (fig.29). Refi t ash lip, sides and top. Ensure that the power cable is correctly routed through the surround and it is not touching the fi rebox side (fig #30). Wire placement is important to prev...

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    14 alt5.Cpinsb 180314-24 operation wood selection this heater is designed to burn natural wood only. Higher efficiency and lower emissions generally result when burning air-dried seasoned hardwoods, as compared to softwoods or too green or freshly cut hardwoods. Wood should be properly air dried (se...

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    15 alt5.Cpinsb 180314-24 blower the alderlea insert comes equipped with twin variable speed circulating air blowers. The blower system is thermostatically controlled for automatic operation, as as well manually with a convenient bypass switch. Blower operation automatic: to operate the blowers autom...

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    16 alt5.Cpinsb 180314-24 in case of a chimney fire 1. Prepare to evacuate to ensure everyone’s safety. Have a well understood plan of action for evacuation. Have a place outside where everyone is to meet. 2. Close air inlets on stove. 3. Call local fi re department. Have a fi re extinguisher handy. ...

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    17 alt5.Cpinsb 180314-24 maintenance 1. Burn wood only, dry and well seasoned. The denser or heavier the wood when dry, the greater its heat value. This is why hardwoods are generally preferred. Green or wet wood will cause a rapid buildup of creosote. If you feel it is necessary to burn wet or unse...

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    20 18 alt5.Cpinsb 180314-24 item description part no. 1............ Surround, black enamel....................Alt5.Spbka .............. Surround, majolica brown enamel ....Alt5.Spbna .............. O/s surround, black enamel .......Alt5.Spbkosa .............. O/s surround, majolica brown enamel .......

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    19 alt5.Cpinsb 180314-24 understanding & operating your pacifi c energy stove the pacifi c energy line of woodstoves is a culmination of years of research and development. Designed to be efficient, clean-burning and user-friendly, this heater will give you years of warm service. However, a knowledge...

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    Alt5.Cpinsb 180314-24 20 troubleshooting problem cause cure excessive creosote 1) wood is too wet - use dry wood buildup 2) turning down air control - do not turn down until: too soon a) there is a good bed of coals b) the wood is charred 3) draft too low - improper chimney height and/or diameter - ...

  • Page 21: Alderlea T5 Insert

    21 alt5.Cpinsb 180314-24 item size part number n. America a 9” x 4 1/2” x 1 1/4” (230 mm x 115 mm x 32 mm) 5096.99 b 7 1/4” x 4 1/2” x 1 1/4” (184 mm x 115 mm x 32 mm) 245.0 alderlea t5 insert firebrick installation this package contains 18 full-size fi rebricks, as well as 1 cut-size brick. With th...

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    22 alt5.Cpinsb 180314-24 notes:.

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    23 alt5.Cpinsb 180314-24 label minimum clearance to combustibles (measured from insert body) dÉgagement minimum aux combustibles a) adjacent sidewall/ 520 mm / 20.5 in paroi latÉrale adjacente b/c) mantel/top facing/ 406 mm / 16 in mantel/ revÊtement supÉrieur d) side facing/ 165 mm / 6.5 in revÊtem...

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    Pacific energy fireplace products ltd. Www.Pacifi cenergy.Net technical support: 1-250-748-1184 2975 allenby rd., duncan, b.C. V9l 6v8 printed in canada.